Don't think I mentioned but about 2 months ago my rear rotor lost compression, tore it apart and found an apex seal had pushed into the spring area and jammed. Motor got rebuilt and large streetport and got it running yesterday. Now just doing some tuning adjustments with the pfc due to adding a/c. It is amazing having that ac blowing after not ever having this car with a/c. Of course this wasn't without issues ranging from the damn pull type clutch retain ring falling out twice during install, figuring out how to route ac lines around the large turbo, and finding a/c wiring issues such as the relay box having the wires cut during some diagnostics. The only thing left is getting it to idle nicely and not stall out with a/c running.

 

Thanks. I'm an idiot. Almost want to delete my post, it was so basic. The rubber boot had stuck to the clean lever and didn't stretch nor budge. Nothing a little grease couldn't handle. And yes, the notch.

But a brand new 3-piece boot assembly with a working insulator ring and boot pad are way too much to stack underneath the center console, per the FSM. Had to remove two boot rings or the lever would pop back to neutral as it was way too tight.

 

Anyone else get this? Not the best timing for me but I may try to head out there late Saturday. Not exactly sure how exclusive it is. Here's the link: MAZDA

Or vitals below

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The open road is calling—and you’re invited.

Join our special 2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata test drive event.

Dear Duc,

To Mazda, Driving Matters, and because you’re an enthusiast of our brand, we know it matters to you, too. That’s why we’re extending an exclusive invitation for you to experience our new 2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata with SKYACTIV® TECHNOLOGY.

At our MX-5 Ride & Drive Event, you’ll be able to get behind the wheel of the MX-5, rev it up and feel its incredibly nimble handling, nearly precise 50-50 balance and the unique driving dynamics that have made the MX-5 an icon.

Mazda experts will be on hand to guide you through our exciting Braking, Stability Control and Hot Lap driving stations. Plus, as our gift to you, we’ll video your experience and provide driving data that you can have on a souvenir USB drive.

You won’t want to miss this special event:
2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata Ride & Drive at FedEx Field
1600 Fedex Way Greater Landover, MD 20785
Friday, August 12th 12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Saturday, August 13th 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.


Note: All participants must have a valid U.S. driver’s license, be over 18, sign a waiver form and pass a Breathalyzer test. Participants must wear closed-toe shoes.

 

First I've seen of it. That looks pretty cool though!!

 

Anybody wanna buy my turbo manifold? I just got an EFR 9174 in this weekend and the hotside just barely doesn't clear the LIM

Mani was made by Sean @ A-Spec, it's divided with a single (44mm) WG, ceramic coated, and it's got two bungs added in for EGTs. It was originally made for a PT6265 so it will fit any mid sized turbo.

 

Was anybody at the Cars & Coffee this weekend? I just heard/saw that a Ferrari got used as a ramp as some lady tried to leave it.

 

Ouch! That's a lot to do in a short amount of time during the hottest part of the year. You've been busy My FD has been down about a month while I got the steering rack rebuilt again. Also fixing my A/C at the same time. Won't know if it works for a few more days though!

I got that too but I didn't read it and forgot about it. Thx for the reminder; I'll go check my calendar and see if I'm free.

?!?!?!

 

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/...-parking-spot/

 

An effing nightmare. The driver doesn't look elderly. (But still a Mercedes driver.) I work across the street from a bank, and once saw an elderly woman drive her Benz onto the walkway to get to the ATM machine, thinking it was a drive-thru teller. Of course there are two posts that deter drivers from backing up into people at the ATM. She actually drove up the curb and squeezed her car between the ATM and these posts. Car. Completely wedged. Stuck. I'm on the third floor so couldn't do anything about it but it was one of those "what is she doing? / no way, she trying to do that!! / hells no, she can't be that dumb!! / holy **** she did!!" moments. All in slow motion. Senility is a bitch. Or maybe it was peyote.

 

^ that's nuts!!

 

Got my car buttoned up and back from alignment. Anyone interested in CFA Friday night or possibly C&C Sunday morning?

 

No idea what either of those are, but may be interested. Been doing outer beltway loops to put miles on the new motor.

 

Chick-fil-a meet on Friday nights in the Lowes parking lot at Dulles Town Center.

Cars and Coffee at Dulles Landing on Sunday morning:
https://www.facebook.com/CarsandCoffeeDullesLanding/

 

https://www.facebook.com/events/828477130622851/

 

If you're just cruising around and around at a set speed during off peak hours it may not be *as* good for your break-in. I've always been told that the variations in RPM and heat cycling are the big factors..

Aka - a 200 miles of daily work commuting would be better than a 1,000 mile road trip where you put it on cruise and only change speeds/gears to get fuel.


Shoot, if you want I can show you a nice 80-90 mile loop through the back roads east of base this weekend. It's a FUN drive and it will give damn good break in miles

 

There were definitely some rpm and boost variations with certain cars if you catch my drift, but was all good fun. I think I may know what your talking about in calvert county....Right now I'm hurting a bit after having that last storm, had to get a new laptop and then found my hvac compressor blew a hole in the side of it so thats a 3K+ repair. May be pausing ever so slightly with the 7 driving.

 

Dude is blowing smoke up your *** if it's a 3k repair. Should be a whole new unit if it's that high. Highly doubtful its the compressor, coils and lines feeding compressor yes. Compressor it's self is very rare. Means water condensed and rusted it through. If it truly is the whole unit then go for the highest SER rating you can afford. ECM's and VFD's are worth the money.

 

Yea it's an old as hell outside unit so the whole thing is getting replaced since it used r22.

 

I didn't realize you owned your house Derek, for some reason I figured that you lived on base

 

Yea I live like 5 miles south of base, my field usually stays here for 5+ years so went ahead and bought a house after being overseas for 6 years already. All I know is it is super lame being this hot this week.. ~__~

 

**** man, I can imagine... Have you mentioned it to your Shirt? Maybe get some assistance from the AF version of the Navy/Marine Corps Relief Society? Worse case scenario they can offer interest free loans in justifiable situations (I'd call lack of HVAC during this period "Justified")


Otherwise, maybe see if any CE buddies would be willing to trade their knowledge/experience in doing HVAC stuff for some beer and food, that way you can save some on the install

 

Looks like the heat index will still be around 100* at 7pm tonight so not ideal for standing around in a parking lot for hours. I am going to try to make the Sunday morning C&C instead.

 

I won't have time for the Miata event at FedEx tomorrow. Someone should go check it out. I did their Mazda6 event many years ago and it was pretty cool. Impressed me so much I bought a 6 shortly after. Maybe one of you will have a 2016 Miata shortly after tomorrow.

 

I might be up for C&C tomorrow if people are going. Gotta clean the car first.

 

I'll be going out sunday night most likely to rockville for the Japanese meet and sushi. Peter was wanting some rx7 love there...